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Kailash Manasarovar Yatra by helicopter with extension to Muktinath

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra by helicopter with extension to Muktinath

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra by helicopter with extension to Muktinath - 15 Days

Trip At Glance

Duration

15

Elevation

4600

Best Time

May - October

Grade

Moderate

Accomodation

Hotel / Lodge

Meal

BLD

Transportation

private car / Flight

Activities

Trek/Tour

Overview And Highlights

This 15 days Kailash Manasarovar tour by helicopter with extension to Muktinath is designed for those who wish to have comfortable journey and visit Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu before going to Kailash Manasarovar and wish to visit Muktinath also. 

We fly Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Simikot by regular flights and Simikot - Hilsa (Nepal - Tibet border) by chartered helicopter. From the border we drive by coach to Manasarovar via Purang,, the most beautiful and peaceful place incomparable to rest of the places on this planet.

We take “parikarma” (circumambulation) of Manasarovar by coach and of Mt. Kailash on foot. Hindus believe that a ritual bath in the sacred Manasarovar delivers a pilgrim to Brahma’s paradise, a drink of its waters relinquishes the sins of hundred life times and a single circumambulation (Kora) of Mt, Kailash wipes out the sins of a lifetime. The journey is indeed a rare opportunity and privilege for devotees who have been dreaming to be close to the home of the Gods and have limited time. 
 

Brief itinerary:


01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer Hotel. Stay at hotel.  
       Evening 7 PM: detail briefing on the Yatra. 

02: AM - Visit Pashupatinath and Guheswari Temple. 
       PM – Fly to Nepalgunj 1 hr. Stay at hotel.  

03: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot. Stay at hotel. 

04: Fly to Hilsa by Helicopter and drive to Taklakot (Purang). Stay at hotel. 

05: Drive from Purang to Lake Manasarovar Chiu Gompa. Stay at hotel.  

06: AM: Pooja, Homa, rituals etc. After lunch drive to Darchen. Stay at hotel. 
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07: Drive to Yam Dwar. Start Mt. Kailash "parikrama on foot to Deraphuk (4920 m.). Stay at guesthouse.

06: AM: Pooja, Homa, rituals etc. After lunch drive to Darchen. Stay at hotel. 

07: Drive to Yam Dwar and start Mt. Kailash "parikrama on foot to Deraphuk (4920 m.). Stay at guesthouse. 

08: Continue "parikrama" to via Dolma-La Pass (5600m) Gaurikund to Zutulphuk (4780m). Stay at guesthouse.

09: Finish parikrama on foot then drive to Purang.

10: Drive to Hilsa and fly to Simikot by helicopter and to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj by regular flights. 

11: Transfer to airport for departure from Kathmandu.

Muktinath Extension program

 

Day

Places of visit

Overnight

11

 

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. En-route visit Manakamana temple by cable car. (on this day Kailash group leaves Kathmandu for home)

 

Hotel

12

 

Transfer to airport for schedule flight to Jomsom. Upon arrival drive to Muktinath by sharing Jeep, visit temple and drive back to Jomsom.

 

Hotel

13

Fly to Pokhara.  PM: Half day sightseeing in Pokhara includes Vindabasani temple, Gupeteshor Mahadev cave, Devis Fall and Barahi Temple (Maximum 3 hours only).

Hotel

14

After breakfast drive to Kathmandu

Hotel

15

Transfer to airport for departure flight.

Tour ends

Day to Day Itinerary Expand/Collapse All

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu 1400 mt, 4592 ft.

Food
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1400

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met at the airport transferred to 4 star Hotel. Stay at hotel. 
Evening 7 PM: detail briefing on the Yatra for about 1 hour. Dinner.

Day 2 : Morning: Sightseeing tour; afternoon fly to Nepalgunj 150 mt, 492 ft.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
150

Early morning visit Pashupatinath temple and Guheswaori temple (Saktipith). After lunch at Hotel, transfer to airport for your flight to Nepalgunj by fixed wing airplane. Upon arrival in Nepalgunj, you will be met by our representative and transferred to 3 star hotel. Stay at hotel. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Sightseeing: 3 hours, Kathmandu - Nepalgunj flight: 1 hour.

Day 3 : Nepalgunj to Simikot flight 2950 mt, 9676 ft.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2950

Early morning have breakfast or carry pack breakfast and leave hotel at about 5-5.30 AM for your flight to Simikot. The flights from Nepalgunj to Simikot operate only in the morning by fixed wing airplane. From 10 a.m. onward, the weather en-route may not be favorable due to heavy wind and cloud. At the airport in Simikot, our staff will receive you and escort to the hotel/guesthouse. Today, you will either visit Shiva temple or relax for getting acclimatized. Stay at hotel/guesthouse. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Nepalgunj - Simikot flight: 50 minutes to 1 hour depending on the weather condition. 

Day 4 : Simikot to Hilsa by Helicopter - then drive to Taklakot (Purang) 3400mt, 11152 ft.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
3400

If the weather is clear, we leave hotel/guesthouse at 5 AM to fly to Hilsa 3100 mt, 10168 ft by chartered helicopter at around 6 AM. This scenic flight takes about 20 minutes to reach Hilsa. Since our helicopter can carry only 5 to 6 (maximum) passengers at a time, we have to make some extra shuttle flights depending on your group size to bring all passengers to Hilsa. 

As per the rule of the Chinese government, the entry and exit of the group should be together. It is not
possible to cross the border for those who have flown to Hilsa by the earlier flights. They should wait until the whole group gathers at Hilsa, then cross Nepal – China border together. From heli pad, you walk for about 10 minutes. 

Chinese guide and vehicles will be waiting across the border with bus to drive to Purang also called Taklakot. After crossing the border, immigration formalities are done on Chinese side. Rest of the time at Purang is for acclimatization. 3400mt, 11152 ft. Stay at Hotel. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Simikot - Hilsa: 20 minutes by Helicopter
Hilsa to Chinese immigration: 10 minutes walk (flat road)
Driving time 1 – 2 hrs  to Purang (depending on the time consumed at immigration). 35 km. 

Day 5 : Purang to Lake Manasarovar (Chiu Gompa) 4550mt, 14924 ft.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4550

After breakfast, drive to Manasarovar. A brief halt will be taken on the way on the shore of Lake Rakhash Tal 
from where you get first Darshan of Mt. Kailash. You will then continue drive to Lake Manasarovar (4573m) and
take parikram of the Lake by coach. Take a dip in the Lake. Stay at guesthouse. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
Purang to Manasarovar 90 km 2 hours
The entire parikrama is about 105 kms and will take – 3 - 4 hours

Day 6 : AM: Pooja, homa, rituals etc. After lunch drive to Darchen.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge

AM: Pooja, homa, rituals etc. After lunch drive to Darchen. Stay at hotel. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Chiu Gompa to Darchen 36 Km 1 hr.

Day 7 : Darchen - Yam Dwar then trek to Deraphuk 4920 mt, 16138 ft.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4920

Early morning drive to Tarboche 4606 mt, 15110 ft. and visit Yam Dwar. Those willing to do parikrama of Kailash will start walking from here and those not doing parikrama will return to Darchen to wait for rest of the people who are doing parikrama. Yaks will be used to carry foods and necessary equipment. The distance from Yam Dwar to Diraphuk is about 9 km and it requires approximately 6 hours on foot. The trail is flat and reasonably easy. Stay at guesthouse. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner 
Darchen to Yam Dwar 8 km: 30 minutes. 
Walking Yam Dwar to Deraphuk: 9 Km (6 - 8 hours trek)

Day 8 : Diraphuk - Dolma-La Pass 5650mt, 18532 ft. – Gaurikund - Zutulphuk 4780mt, 15700 ft.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
4780

Today is the toughest and longest day of this journey. You must wake up and start your journey for the next destination at around 4-5 AM with light food. Right from the beginning till the Dolma pass 5600 mt. 18368 ft., you have to go up hill (at least 4 hours). However, in between, there are flat portion of the trail.

After reaching Dolma pass, the trail descends to other side of mountain via Gauri Kunda (also called Parvati 
Kunda). It is believed that the consort of Lord Shiva, Parvati, takes bath here. The trail further down from here is rocky. So, you need to be very careful while descending. After reaching down to the valley base (other side), the trail becomes wider and flatter. You will walk for another 6 hours or so to reach Zutulphuk. Stay at guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Diraphuk to Zutulphuk: 22 km (10 - 12 hrs trek)
 

Day 9 : End parikrama on foot and drive to Purang.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge

The trek approximately takes about 3-4 hours to reach the pick point and the trail is quite easy and flat. From the pick-up point, drive to Purang. Stay at Hotel. Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner 
Zutulphuk to pick-up point walk 3 – 4 hrs drive to Darchen: 6 km 20 minutes.
Pick-up point to Purang 115 Km: total time taken 3 – 4 hrs drive

Day 10 : Purang - Hilsa – Simikot - Nepalgunj

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

Drive from Purang to Hilsa 45 Km, 1 hr, then fly to Simikot by chartered helicopter shuttle flights. From Simikot, fly back to Nepalgunj by fixed wing airplane, 50 minutes and connect flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Breakfast and Lunch 
Drive Purang – Hilsa 45 Km, 1 hr, fly Simikot 20 minutes by Helicopter 
Simikot to Nepalgunj 50 minutes to 1 hour depending on the weather condition.   
Nepalgunj to Kathmandu: 1 hour flight

Day 11 : Departure from Kathmandu

Food
Breakfast

You will be free until departure transfer from your hotel to airport to fly home. Breakfast

 

Day 11 : Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
900

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. En-route visit Manakamana temple by cable car. (on this day Kailash group leaves Kathmandu for home)

Day 12 : Fly to Jomsom and Drive to Muktinath

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Lodge
Elevation
2743

Transfer to airport for schedule flight to Jomsom. Upon arrival drive to Muktinath by sharing Jeep, visit temple and drive back to Jomsom.

Day 13 : Fly to Pokhara.

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
900

Fly to Pokhara.  PM: Half day sightseeing in Pokhara includes Vindabasani temple, Gupeteshor Mahadev cave, Devis Fall and Barahi Temple (Maximum 3 hours only).

Day 14 : Drive to Kathmandu

Food
BLD
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

After breakfast drive to Kathmandu

Day 15 : Final Departure

Food
Breakfast

Transfer to airport for departure flight

What Is Included ?

* Arrival, departure transfers and sightseeing tour in Kathmandu by private car/van/coach as per the program.
* Accommodation in Kathmandu for 2 nights only and for 1 night only in Nepalgunj on full board, 
* All vegetarian meals throughout the tour from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. 
*    Accommodation in Simikot and in Tibet at the best available hotels / guesthouses in double bed room sharing or on sharing 3 – 6 beds in a room as per the availability.  
* All transfers in Tibet by coach with English speaking guide and baggage, equipment by truck. 
*    Services of cook, kitchen boys and helpers. 
* Duffle bag (big bag for keeping personal clothes and equipment).
* Warm jacket (on returnable condition)
* Oxygen cylinder.
* Pulse and Oximeter and basic First-Aid box.
* Gemow bag (life saving bag at high altitude).
* Experienced tour leader / coordinator with each group from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.  
*    Assistant staff.
* Tibet visa fee and permit fee for Kailash and Manasarovar.
*    Simikot permit and Royalty. 
* Airfare of regular flights by airplanes Kathmandu / Nepalgunj / Simikot / Nepalgunj / Kathmandu.
* Helicopter chartered flights for Simikot / Hilsa / Simikot.
* Certificate on successful completion of the tour.
* Yaks and Yak-men for food, fuel etc while making "parikrama" of Mt. Kailash.
 

What Is Excluded?

* Extra cost of accommodation and meals in Kathmandu, Nepalgunj, Simikot and Hilsa for staying 
   more than the schedule due to flight cancellation, bad weather or for any other reasons whatsoever.
* Sleeping bag (not required as guesthouses provide beds with blankets).
*    Personal porter wherever required.  
* Extra cost of transportation, porterage etc involved due landslides, political and natural disturbances
   and any other unforeseen conditions on Nepal side.
* Expenses of personal nature such as insurance, beverage, telephone calls, tips etc.
* Charges of pony and driver if required to ride on for Kailash "parikrama".
* Any other cost not mentioned as included.

Altitude Graph

Route Map

Additional Information

Notification for cancellation must be made by sending mail to us. Verbal notice will not be entertained.

When cancellation of confirmed booking is made

Charge Per Person

 

  Indian Passport Holders           (INR)

 Non-Indian or NRI                  (US $)

 
 

Clear 30 or more days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu

10000.00

200.00

 

Clear 29 - 20 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu

20000.00

300.00

 

Clear 19 - 15 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu

30000.00

450.00

 

Clear 14 - 10 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu

40000.00

600.00

 

Clear 9 – 5 days prior to the date of arrival in Kathmandu

50000.00

800.00

 

Clear 4 days and below or no show

70000.00

1100.00

 

After the commencement of the tour, if any participant cancels the trip due sickness or for any reasons whatsoever, there will not be any refund at all and hence, cannot be adjusted with any services provided from the point of cancelling the trip.

Detail list of equipment, medicines, information on altitude sickness, physical fitness and other important information will be furnished upon receiving scanned copy of passport and initial payment of INR 10000.00 / US $ 200.00 per person.

Advance payment to confirm the booking can be made to our bank account in Kathmandu or in India. Details of these bank accounts will be provided on request.

Please let us know if you need any further details, information or clarification.

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